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YK66 HWX

2016 BMW 530

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,675 mi
Last recorded89,675 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 53058,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK66 HWX
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 89,675 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,412 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 78,399 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose One wheel securing bolt is missing. (i) with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud Major (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,886 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 64,536 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy possible wheel bearing, noise when rotated, further investigation advised (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 58,781 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 52,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,587 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,446 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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YK66 HWX is a 2016 BMW 530 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 58,616 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK66 HWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 530 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YK66 HWX registered?

YK66 HWX is a 2016 BMW 530, first registered on 5 September 2016.

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